WATG and Wimberly Interiors' relationship with The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel began when our architecture team designed the resort, establishing a landmark on the bluffs of Dana Point. Years later, Wimberly Interiors have returned to reimagine the Club Lounge and all guestrooms and suites.
The design draws from the Mission-style architecture and the region's surf culture. A layered material palette of warm woods, tonal variations, woven textiles, and patinated metals, highlights craftsmanship and refinement. Subtle references to the traditions of the Rancheros, early stewards of the land, bring regional context to the coastal narrative. Artwork was curated for texture, dimensional presence, and expressive color, shifting in mood from delicate and fluid to dynamic and grounded, echoing the surrounding environment.